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happy, much as we should like to. And, then, you need and like some one who is unobtrusive like Mrs. Osborne. She is indeed a treasure. I am so glad she can be with you.

About the expense! You know one good turn deserves another. You have always done things for Doris, and, of course very naturally, she wants to do things for you now. She would not be happy if she couldn't. Then, too, you really are not an expense to her, for the property you will loan to her is valued at enough to carry you on for 25 or 30 years yet even hiring some one to do your work — perhaps even more. She may be giving you some cash, but it is backed by the